Kennel Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Vacation & Sick time

Pet discounts

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Casper Animal Medical Center – Sunrise Pet Lodge is hiring a Kennel Assistant to care for daycare pets and boarding guests. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with overtime possible; requires standing for long periods and occasional heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Starting pay range is $12-$14 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Reports to Practice Manager and Kennel Manager. Responsibilities include feeding, walking, kennel cleaning, supervising guests, reading medication charts,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; kennel experience preferred.
• Strong client service and animal-handling skills.
• Good communication via phone and email.
• Ability to learn protocols and work in a team.
• Willingness to stand and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow time clock procedures and clock in/out at shifts.
• Report to work on time; maintain clean, professional kennel.
• Provide safe, healthy environment for boarders and daycare guests.
• Walk, feed, water, and care for guests; clean kennels daily.
• Manage medications and charts; escalate health concerns to management.

Skills

Client service & interpersonal

Pet restraint techniques

Basic pet grooming

Read medications & food charts

Basic computer skills (Office, Email,

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

AVImark

Boarding software

Email clients

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Location

Casper Animal Medical Center – Sunrise Pet Lodge

Job Summary

The Kennel Attendant is responsible for the care and monitoring of daycare pets and boarding guests during each shift. For this reason, the Kennel Attendant must be compassionate and enjoy working closely with all guests (including dogs, cats, and small exotics).

This position is offered asfull-time or part-time, regular work at the discretion of management; scheduled days and hours may vary during the week, weekends, and holidays. Overtime is possible, but not encouraged. This position requires standing for long periods and some heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be involved.

The Kennel Attendant reports to the Practice Manager and Kennel Manager.

Starting pay range for this position is $12-$14 per hour, based on experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

General Tasks:

• Follows time clock procedures for clocking in and out at the start and end of the shift.
• Reports to work on time for each shift.
• Ensures the kennel facility is clean and tidy; always maintains a professional appearance.
• Provides safe and healthy environment for boarders and daycare guests.
• Performs nightly closeout duties at times.

Client Service:

• Maintains a professional appearance and calm demeanor with all clients and team members.
• Answers client questions clearly and accurately.
• Answers phone calls and emails, creates reservations, and processes payments.

Guest Care:

• Walks, feeds, and provides water for daycare guests and boarders.
• Cleans guest’s kennels and runs daily and as needed.
• Washes, dries, and stores towels and boarding facility bedding.
• Demonstrates and utilizes proper restraining techniques.
• Reads and accurately interprets the food and medication charts for any special situations.
• Monitors guests’ behaviors and notes potentially aggressive behaviors; requests assistance when needed.
• Provides boarders’ and daycare guests’ medications and records accurately in the charts.
• Escalates any guests’ health concerns to the management team or hospital veterinarians.
• Performs basic grooming tasks for qualified guests.
• On the day of discharge, gathers all the pet’s personal belongings for the client.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Basic animal handling skills
• Telephone and email etiquette
• English language

Skills:

• Client service and interpersonal skills
• Pet restraint techniques
• Basic pet grooming skills
• Read and interpret medication and food charts
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, boarding software, and AVImark experience preferred)

Abilities:

• Professional and courteous
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Adherence to procedures and protocols
• Works well in team environment
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Education/ Experience

• High school degree
• Prior kennel experience is preferred but not required

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or veteran status

Thank you for applying with Sunrise Pet Lodge!

Benefits

• Competitive pay; overtime pay, holiday pay
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick time
• Generous personal pet discounts on veterinary care and boarding
• Medical, Dental, and Vision health insurance
• 401k/Retirement Plan

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.